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Metformin can be pulled from market if prescribers don’t develop a better understanding of the prescribing guidelines.

New study shown to improve seniors eating patterns

Systolic blood pressure levels, but not diastolic blood pressure levels, can predict coronary vascular disease risk.

Fasting blood glucose (FBG) testing alone misses 2/3’s of those with cardiovascular risk factors. 

Experts now say that monounsaturated fats, as well as carbohydrates, can be included in the diet plan of someone with diabetes, offering more variety.

Before the availability of glargine, the distinction between long- (or intermediate-) acting insulins and short-acting insulin’s was obvious, with the former being cloudy in appearance, whereas the latter was clear.

NO PAIN NO GAIN “It now appears that there is also a long-term beneficial effect from regular exercise, most likely due to the fact that a significant amount of fat is lost.”

A component of popular beverages decreases insulin sensitivity by 15%

Hypoglycemic episodes can cause migraines

Within 6 years patients with Type 2 diabetes will require another medication after starting on sulfonylurea.  Then why don’t we add small doses of insulin prior to need?  Should we be chasing elevated blood sugars or should be treating to prevent them?